Being Irish, we're always immensely proud of the work of homegrown Irish design talent, so this morning we're delighted to be able to feature a beautiful shoot that showcases some of the new collection from fabulous design label Que-Va. Que-Va is the work of Caiomhe Keane, who provides bespoke tailoring services to ladies and gentlemen, producing small seasonal collections and taking commissions, Que-Va offers timeless and beautiful couture evening, formal and bridalwear. Incorporating her passion for sustainability fair trade and love for the environment, Caiomhe uses eco fabrics, organic silks, vintage, antique and reused trims as much as possible in her designs.

This shoot is intensely romantic and a real treat for the senses, so ladies we think you're going to enjoy the story as much as the clothes, Caiomhe explained... "The shoot was a story of a woman who is in a relationship but she is haunted by her past lover who taunts her. He is in the mirror and when she is alone she feels his presence, his hold on her. He is the spirit of the dark crow, but her love is strong and she longs to be free of him, so as she watches out the window as her new love walks past with the horse and she dreams of a new love story!"

Caiomhe's current collection shows her whimsical and romantic dresses paired with military inspired warm tailored jackets and coats. Most of her silks are organic and her wools and cashmere are sourced in Europe, the leather trims are recycled.

Above: wedding skirt organic silk taffeta/dupioni with side pockets, underskirt embroidered tulle, worn with a black silk satin steel-boned under-bust corset, vintage lace jet beaded cape worn with red riding style fine super 140s wool jacket with silk mix lining and black beaded detail at the back. All designs are bespoke and made to order so prices can vary but indicative prices for those shown: Skirt €1,500, Steel-boned Corset €500, Jet beaded cape €1,500, Jacket €900, Embroidered tull underskirt €500.

The beautiful backless ivory silk dress in the top image ranges from €900 to €1,200 depending on beaded details.

For a less dramatic but more dreamy 1920s Gatsby look, this organic silk bias cut honey comb dress with hand beaded detail and cut out neckline, with drop waist draped bias low back and ditsy bias skirt. prices €1,000 to €1,200 available in a vaiety of colours.

Each of the beaded dresses are hand beaded on organic silk, the art deco flapper style is €875. While the men's shirts are bespoke designs made to measure using finest quality Egyptian cotton with optional silk contrast collar and cuffs (€160) worn here with bespoke super 160's trousers,vintage style tail coat and waist coat.

All of the mens' suits are bespoke and made to measure the prices range from €600 to €1,200 using finest quality super 120's , 140's and 160's Italian, Scotish, Irish and English wools, cashmeres and silks.

If you're in love with the old worlde romance of Que-Va's designs, then make sure and pop into Project 51 to see her work and that of a great collective of Irish contemporary designers -  Project 51 is on South William Street in Dublin 2.

Hope you enjoyed this as much we did...

Que-Va designs are available from Caiomhe Keane's atelier on the 2nd floor at no 29 Wicklow street in Dublin and from Project 51 on South William street in Dublin.

Shoot Credits

Designer: Caiomhe Keane at Que-Va

Photographer: Maiken Woll Eide

Creative Director: Emlyn Nardone

Hats: Martha Lynn

Jewellery: Eily OConnell and  Eve Ella

Location: Skahard Country Villa Co.Limerick

Models: Lynn Mathieson, Brightside Models Edinburgh; Rudi Kennedy, Morgan Agency; Alex Abelard
Hair stylist: Debbie O'Connor, Belissimo Limerick
Make Up: Ciara O'Donnell
Photographers Assistant: Oscar Finn